San Diego, California vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 58.4% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $316,708 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Short Hills
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher